ROLL-ON floor COATINGS
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Polyurea is famous for its ease of application and rapid cure times, which have both played a significant part in its rise to prominence for countless coatings applications. The technology is most often supported by high-pressure spray equipment, which affords excellent control for a precise application that can cover almost any surface inside and out. However, it’s lesser known that polyurea can be applied by several means, including with roll-on methods. For private, commercial, or industrial flooring, roll-on floor coatings offer several advantages compared to spray-on formulations, while remaining cheaper, easier, and higher performing than traditional coating materials like epoxy.
POLYUREA FLOOR COATINGS
Polyurea is one of the coatings industry’s most versatile technologies, largely thanks to its unique combination of formulation flexibility and application adaptability. Installed with either spray-on or roll-on techniques, polyurea coatings are applied in minutes, and cure almost instantly. They’re capable of imparting strength and durability to almost any surface, and for flooring, polyurea coatings offer unmatched protection, and are perfect for both new and old construction. They can be used for repair and rehabilitation, or to protect newly installed floors from day 1. Compared to traditional alternatives, polyurea exhibits superior long-term resistance to myriad risk factors, including strong physical impacts, corrosive chemicals, and constant abrasion. Combined with complementary top coats, polyurea floor coatings are the ultimate protective solution for almost any flooring project.
WHY USE
ROLL-ON COATINGS?
If spray-on applications are so great, then why choose roll-on floor coatings? Well, while spray-on coatings are highly efficient, they require specialized proportioning equipment and safety gear not required by roll-on coatings. For many dealers and installers, this equipment is superfluous for their regular operations, but they may still want to leverage the strength of polyurea floor coatings. However, roll-on coatings still require their own unique equipment, training, and safety precautions, so are best left to experienced professionals with knowledge of handling, mixing, and applying hazardous chemicals. With proper training, roll-on coatings can be every bit as powerful a solution as their spray-on counterparts, while remaining easier and more accessible to many applicators.
ARMORTHANE's ROLL ON FLOOR COATINGS
In our ever-growing portfolio of polyurea products and services, ArmorThane offers two polyurea floor coatings that can be applied with a roll-on or trowel process:
ArmorFloor™ Aliphatic Polyaspartic
ArmorFloor is a two-component aliphatic polyaspartic that can be used both indoors and outdoors, best suited for environments susceptible to moderate to severe chemical hazards. ArmorFloor offers exceptional durability that’s become synonymous with polyurea, and as an aliphatic formulation, also protects from UV radiation. It’s an excellent choice for a broad range of use cases, and can be further stylized and functionalized with Color Quartz or other abrasive materials.
ArmorDeck™ Moisture-Cured Polyurethane
ArmorDeck is the perfect coating solution for exterior coatings on concrete or plywood decks, patios, walkways, marinas, and sports areas. It’s a single component, solvent-free, and low-odor polyurea waterproofing base membrane, which like ArmorFloor, can be incorporated with Color Quartz or other abrasives for aesthetics or functionality.
FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For the best roll-on floor coatings, choosing a versatile material technology like polyurea can ensure quality applications and lasting performance. Polyurea is highly flexible in its formulation, and is among the strongest and most durable coating technologies available on the market. Available in roll-on formulations, polyurea is an excellent choice of roll-on floor coatings for almost any project.
Epoxy is an established coating material familiar to both individuals and businesses, used extensively everywhere from industrial projects to private installations. However, epoxy is less durable and more susceptible to various stress factors, including UV radiation and corrosive chemicals. This makes polyurea roll-on floor coatings the better coating material for many applications.
Polyurea roll-on floor coatings can be more expensive than traditional coating materials, but provide exceptional performance that lasts longer than alternatives like epoxy. So while their initial investment may be higher, the long-term protection that affords minimal repairs and replacements can be a huge cost saver in the long run.
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If you’re ready to upgrade your floors with high-quality polyurea coatings or with the help of our specialty top coat solutions, consider partnering with ArmorThane. With over 35 years of experience leading the coatings industry, we have all the knowledge and expertise to help you navigate your next project with ease. We can handle your installation from start to finish, or assist with more challenging parts of a project that may require a helping hand from the industry’s finest. For those looking for more than their next application, we also offer easy and cost-effective startup packages with everything you need to start your own coatings business. We’ll provide the training, materials, equipment, and technical support, all without a profit-stealing franchise model, predatory licensing deals, or other restrictive models that limit your business’s potential. To learn more about ArmorThane and our suite of polyurea and polyurethane products and services, contact us today! Our 24/7 teams of customer service and technical support are always just one call away to help with anything you need. Welcome to ArmorThane, and we look forward to learning how we can help make your home or business easier, safer, and more cost-effective.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TYLER GLECKLER
I am a chemist with a specialization in nanotechnology and applied materials chemistry. My work has focused on the characterization of optoelectronic materials, namely including semiconductor nanocrystals.
